dinner with Barack

Matthew --

You've heard about all of these political fundraising dinners, hosted by Washington lobbyists and filled with representatives of special interests.

Contributions like these are at the root of what's wrong with politics. And John McCain and Hillary Clinton have built campaigns fueled by them.

But our campaign is different.

In February alone, more than 94% of our donors gave in amounts of $200 or less. Meanwhile, campaign finance reports show that donations of $200 or less make up just 13% of Senator McCain's total campaign funds, and only 26% of Senator Clinton's.

Our funding comes from a movement of more than one million people giving whatever they can afford.

And in the next week, four supporters will be selected for a new kind of fundraising dinner.

Make a donation in any amount between now and 11:59 pm EDT on Monday, March 31st, and you could join Barack and three other supporters for an intimate dinner for five.

We're reserving two of those seats for previous donors like you. Make your donation now:

https://donate.barackobama.com/dinner

This movement is changing the way campaigns are funded.

More than one million individual donors have demonstrated that this election is about more than a candidate -- it's about each of us having a personal stake in the future of American politics.

Meanwhile, Senator McCain has raised more than 70% of his total campaign funds from high-dollar donors giving $1,000 or more. Senator Clinton has raised 60% of her funds from $1,000-and-up donors. And both Senator McCain and Senator Clinton have accepted millions of dollars from Washington lobbyists and special interest PACs.

Refusing to accept donations from lobbyists and special interests has allowed this campaign to answer only to ordinary Americans like you. And this dinner will be an opportunity for you to sit down with Barack and your fellow supporters and talk about the issues that matter in your life and in your community.

Get the kind of treatment that John McCain and Hillary Clinton reserve for special interests -- make a donation in the next week, and you could share your story and your ideas with Barack in person:

https://donate.barackobama.com/dinner

With every single donation, we're building a movement to change American politics. Help the movement grow, and own a piece of this campaign today.

Thanks for your support,

David

David Plouffe
Campaign Manager
Obama for America

join president clinton for KY socialite brown-nose event

I'm from Kentucky, so I would know what to call these things. Also, there will be much drinking. Also, since there's not one in Lexington or Louisville I have a feeling that they're hoping for a good showing rather than a sweep of the state (louisville= a lot of black voters, Lexington = looking for a progressive candidate [I would hope]).

four steps

Dear john,

You and I both want Hillary to win. So let me be frank about the challenge our campaign faces right now.

It couldn't be any simpler than this: we cannot be competitive politically unless we are competitive financially -- and right now we are at a financial disadvantage. The Obama campaign is already spending more than $1 million on an aggressive ad buy in Pennsylvania. For us to win, we have to:

• Fund critical voter contact efforts in Pennsylvania.
• Get our ads on the air in Pennsylvania's six separate media markets to avoid being overwhelmed by a $1 million, four-day Obama campaign TV ad blitz.
• Produce a massive get-out-the-vote effort as April 22 approaches.
• Put more resources into our campaign in Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon, Puerto Rico, and West Virginia so that we can capitalize on our momentum coming out of Pennsylvania.

Despite the spirited support from Hillary's best supporters, including you, we are still being outraised and outspent by the Obama campaign. He outspent us by more than $10 million in February alone. Let's close the gap so Hillary can win in Pennsylvania, keep on winning, and be our next president.

Contribute today to help Hillary win.

Just like Hillary, you've worked hard to get us this far. We cannot let up our efforts now and let this race be decided by a shortfall of funds.

One thing I know for sure about Hillary -- if we give her the support she needs, she will never let us down, not as a candidate and not as president. She'll work just as hard for you in the White House as she is on the campaign trail.

Let's match Hillary's efforts with our own. Contribute to help us raise as much as we can by midnight tonight.

I appreciate everything you are doing for Hillary so much. Let's keep working and winning.

Sincerely,

Bill Clinton

help barack in kentucky

Dear Matthew,

The Kentucky primary is coming up soon -- on Tuesday, May 20th -- and we want to let you know how you can get involved in our campaign in the Bluegrass State.

Organization is crucial here in Kentucky, and now's the time to start building the grassroots network that will help Barack succeed on Primary Day.

Sign up to organize for Barack in your community:

http://ky.barackobama.com/kyvolunteer

After more than 40 contests all across the country, Barack has won more than twice as many states, the most delegates, and the most votes. But this race is still close, and the Kentucky primary is one of only ten remaining contests.

Supporters across the state are needed to reach out to potential voters, organize their communities, and make sure as many supporters as possible are ready and excited for Primary Day.

No prior political experience is necessary. All you need is a hunger for change -- and a willingness to turn your enthusiasm into action.

Sign up now to help Barack in Kentucky:

http://ky.barackobama.com/kyvolunteer

Our campaign is just getting started here in Kentucky, and you'll be hearing a lot more from us as the primary approaches.

We're looking forward to working with you and getting to know you in the weeks ahead.

Thank you,

Obama for America

obama video update

Matthew --

Barack talked earlier this week about bridging divides and bringing people together to solve our common problems.

That's not just the theme of this campaign -- it's been the theme of his life's work.

When Barack came back to Chicago after law school, he led a voter registration drive to attract people to the political process.

Watch this short video about Barack's voter registration efforts and do something to help register new voters in the upcoming states:

http://ky.barackobama.com/KYmorevoicesvideo

Registering voters and bringing more voices into the political process is what this campaign is all about.

In the ten contests left in this race, we have an opportunity to build a base of support that will lead Democrats to victory up and down the ballot in November.

But more importantly, we have the chance to transform our party and our politics.

By bringing in new voters and encouraging voters who have gotten fed up to get involved again, we can move beyond the divisive and petty tactics that have dominated our politics for far too long. We can send a message that we're ready for something new -- something positive that brings us together around a shared goal of a better future for all Americans.

You can help build our movement and create a lasting change in our party and in our country.

In Kentucky, you must be registered as a Democrat by April 21st in order to vote in the Democratic primary.

If you aren't a registered Democrat, register now:

http://ky.barackobama.com/KYvote

If you are registered, watch the video and learn more about what you can do to bring as many voters as possible into political process:

http://ky.barackobama.com/KYmorevoicesvideo

One of the special things about this campaign is that it's inspired people from all walks of life to take action.

Supporters are organizing in their neighborhoods and traveling across the country to help register voters. People like you are making calls to crucial states and talking to potential voters about a new kind of leadership and a new kind of politics.

There are ten contests left in this race, and your voice can make a difference in how they turn out. You can have an important impact on the direction of the Democratic Party and politics in this country.

Be a voice for change and bring more voices into the political process:

http://ky.barackobama.com/KYmorevoicesvideo

Thank you for everything you're doing,

Jon

Jon Carson
National Voter Contact Director
Obama for America

The McCain Update

The McCain Update - March 21, 2008 Along with John McCain, the McCain campaign team wishes you and your family a happy and peaceful Easter weekend. As families and friends gather to enjoy this Easter season, and give thanks for our many blessings, please remember those less fortunate and our brave men and women serving around the world. John McCain's Trip Abroad John McCain traveled on official Senate business this week to the Middle East and Europe. He was joined by fellow Armed Services Committee members, Senators Joe Lieberman and Lindsey Graham. In Iraq, John McCain met with General David Petraeus and other military leaders, toured Baghdad and talked with both Iraqi and American service members. This was John McCain's eighth official trip to Iraq since 2003. While in Israel, he met with the country's leaders and promoted peace talks between Israel and Palestine. He also traveled throughout the country, visiting Sderot, the Yad VaShem Holocaust Memorial, Jerusalem's Western Wall, the Gaza Strip, and other historic sites. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and John McCain met to discuss Iraq, climate change and the global economy. John McCain will meet with French President Nicolas Sarkozy in Paris before he returns to the United States. Latest News Below are some of the top news articles from this week. For more news articles and press releases, go to www.JohnMcCain.com. Fortune: Why McCain Has The Best Health-Care Plan Financial Times Op-ed: John McCain: America Must Be A Good Role Model Stamford Advocate: Lieberman Explains Support For McCain Weekly Standard: Looking Presidential East Valley Tribune: Exploring McCain's Political Roots Philadelphia Inquirer: McCain Is A Good Friend To The Unborn Wall Street Journal: The Conservative Case For McCain Washington Post: Hard-Won Progress In Baghdad Philadelphia Inquirer (PA): Raising McCain In Pennsylvania Wall Street Journal: McCain Expands High-Tech Toehold

one of those moments

Dear john,

As much as I enjoy talking to you by email, there are times in this campaign when I wish you and I could sit down right next to one another and just talk. This is one of those moments.

Despite the spirited efforts of our online community, we are facing a serious financial disadvantage against the Obama campaign. In February alone, they were able to spend $10 million more than we were.

If we were talking together right now, here's what I would tell you. At this critical moment, our campaign needs a public show of strength that only you can provide. What you do right now could determine the outcome of Pennsylvania and beyond.

Will you act immediately to help us close the fundraising gap by making a contribution? Your action is vital to our chances for victory.

We need a massive show of support by midnight Saturday. Contribute now to help us win in Pennsylvania and beyond.

I am seeing incredible enthusiasm for our campaign and our ideas from people across Pennsylvania. I know that on a level playing field, you and I will be successful, just as we were in Texas, Ohio, and other states big and small across the nation.

But only an immediate infusion of financial support from you and others like you can give my campaign the resources needed to turn our hard-earned political momentum into victory in Pennsylvania and beyond.

We need to raise every dollar we can by midnight Saturday. Contribute now to make a difference.

All through this remarkable experience, the success of our campaign has been as much in your hands as it is in mine. And that has never been more true than it is right now.

I'm really counting on hearing from you.

Sincerely,


Hillary Rodham Clinton